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Turning Your Home into a Relaxing Paradise

It’s a stressful world. We always seem to be on the go, rushing to work, dropping kids off, cooking and cleaning, heading to the gym, meeting friends, and finding side hustles to make more money. We rarely have time to simply be. To stop and think, or to enjoy being at peace. To relax with our own thoughts or to do something for ourselves. Even when we do, there is something to worry about. We’re worried about how we’re going to take the next step up the career ladder. We want to know where the next promotion is coming from. We’re worried about how we are raising our children and who they are becoming. We’re concerned about our carbon footprint and worried that we aren’t doing enough when it comes to living a sustainable and environmentally friendly life. We’re stressing about our diets, afraid that we are eating too much of the wrong things or not enough of the right. We know that we should be getting more exercise, but there just doesn’t seem time, and with so much conflicting advice and guidance out there, we just don’t know what we should be doing for the best. It’s no surprise that even when we do get a little time off, many of us struggle to relax and unwind.

This is why it’s so important that your home becomes a relaxing space. It shouldn’t stress you out or worry you. It should be where you feel calm, in control and at peace with yourself, if not the world around you. Your home should be where you are free to be yourself, comfortable and happy in your surroundings. It should reflect your personality, but it should also help you to expand it. It should inspire you to be creative. It should be your own private paradise. If it’s not already, here are some things that you might want to consider.

Take Out Insurance

Home repairs can be expensive and worrying about things breaking or needing replacing can cause further stress and worry. Taking out a good home and contents insurance policy can ease your tension and give you less to worry about while protecting you financially.

A cluttered home leads to a cluttered mind. It can be impossible to relax when you are surrounded by mess, and everything is untidy. You might always feel as though there’s something to do. So, spend some time having a good declutter. Work from room to room, going through everything you own. Get rid of any old papers that you don’t need and file the rest away neatly. Throw away any old or broken
appliances. Sort through your clothes and donate any that you no longer want. Don’t forget things like kitchen cupboards and your shed. Declutter absolutely everywhere and you might find that you feel lighter straight away.

But, Don’t Be Too Tidy

That said, being too clean and tidy can add pressure. It’s equally hard to relax in a home that makes you feel as though you can’t put a cup on a side or move a cushion. It’s ok to have a little mess if it makes your space feel more homely. You should feel as though you can snuggle under a blanket without having to fold it neatly straight after, and your home should make your guests feel comfortable.

Commit to a Deep Clean

Deep cleaning is perhaps as important as decluttering. You might do the basics regularly. You might sweep your floors and clean your bathrooms every week. But when was the last time you wiped your kitchen cupboards or cleaned your lampshades? You certainly don’t need to do these jobs all of the time, but it can be a good idea to have a Rota, so a larger job gets done every week or month. Feeling like you are on top of the more significant jobs can help you to relax.

Houseplants are amazing. Especially big leafy greens. They improve the air quality in your home, as well as your mood. The add color and depth and can play an important part in your décor. If you aren’tgreat at keeping plants alive, stick to things like succulents that need less care and attention.

Find the Right Seating

If you want your home to be relaxing, above all else, it needs to be comfortable. Your bed should be supportive and a joy to get into and your sofas should be soft and comfortable. It can also be a good idea to add other comfortable and fun seating, that welcomes you in. Find out more about different options and experiment with color and style.

Let in More Natural Light

Like plants, natural light is great for your mood and your health. Being exposed to natural light improves your vitamin D levels, it helps you sleep, it calms you down, and it improves the health of your skin, hair and nails. Your energy levels will get a boost, and you might find it easier to get up in the morning.

Letting more natural light into your home doesn’t have to mean installing bigger windows or French doors. It can just be making the most of what you’ve already got. Lighter curtains that you can pull right away from your windows, light frames and mirrors in smaller rooms can maximize the light that you let in.

Softer lighting is a great way to change the atmosphere and appearance of your home. Instead of relying on harsh overhead lights, add soothing lamps and candles. Candles can also be used to change the fragrance of your rooms.

Limit Electronics

Electronics are a part of everyday life today, and most of us wouldn’t be without them. But that doesn’t mean that they have to be the focus of your home. Keep wires tucked away and things like chargers out of site. Incorporate speakers and home hubs into your décor so that they aren’t as obvious and limit the electronics present in your bedroom.

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